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Mydriasis from Datura wrightii

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    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |August 1, 1977
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    Summary

    A child experienced unilateral mydriasis after flower exposure. Testing confirmed atropine-like agents from Datura wrightii flowers, likely causing the eye dilation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Clinical Toxicology
    • Botany

    Background:

    • Painless, unilateral mydriasis can be a sign of anticholinergic exposure.
    • Datura species are known to contain potent tropane alkaloids.